Our Local School Committee are volunteers, parents, staff and Trust Governors who know the school and its values and ethos well. They are responsible for maintaining and improving the standard of achievement of pupils and the conduct of the school, and do this by providing support and challenge to the Headteacher. The role is that of a critical friend and will always act in the best interests of all pupils at the school.
Kippax Ash Tree Primary School converted into Academy status in 2016, alongside some of our Trust partner schools, supported by our own Multi-Academy Trust – The Brigshaw Learning Partnership (BLP). Please visit the Brigshaw Learning Partnership website to find out about the Board of Directors and view the Trust’s Governance and Financial information. The BLP Board, which is responsible for all of our schools, contains representatives from across our community, as well as very experienced and skilled people who share our values.
How our Local Governors are appointed
Parent Governors are elected by the parents of pupils in school
Community/Trust Appointed Governors are appointed by the Brigshaw Learning Partnership
Staff Governors are elected by the staff of the school.
Associate Members are appointed by the Local School Committee and work in an advisory capacity. Associate Members have no voting rights.
The Headteacher holds an ex-officio position.
Local School Committee Governors
Mrs Sarah Scotland - Headteacher (ex-officio)
Term of office: 01/11/2021
Appointed By: Ex-Officio by Virtue of office as Headteacher
Address: Mrs Sarah Scotland, Headteacher, Allerton Bywater Primary School, Leeds Road, Allerton Bywater, Castleford WF10 2DR
Ms Sally Hall - Chair of Governors
Term of office: 25/09/2023 - 24/09/2027
Appointed by: Governing Body / Trust Board
Responsibilities: Chair
Mr Mark Cahill - Governor
Term of office: 16/09/2024
Appointed by: Governing Body / Trust Board
Responsibilities: Executive Headteacher - Kippax Ash Tree Primary School
Mrs Hannah Dickinson - Associate Member
Term of office: 04/11/2024
Appointed by: Governing Body / Trust Board
Responsibilities: Head of School - Kippax Ash Tree Primary School
Beth Burland - Governor
Term of office: 19/04/2021 - 18/04/2025
Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board
Helen Holt - Governor
Term of office: 15/07/2018 - 14/07/2024
Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board
Responsibilities: Pupil Premium - Kippax Ash Tree Primary School
Helen Dixon - Governor
Term of office: 22/04/2022 - 21/04/2026
Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board
Responsibilities: SEND - Allerton Bywater Primary School
Matthew Hopes - Governor
Term of office: 01/09/2019 - 37/08/2027
Appointed By: Elected by Staff
Rebecca Baxter - Governor
Term of office: 04/10/2022 - 03/10/2026
Appointed By: Elected by Staff
Ms Viv Smithies - Governor
Term of office: 01/12/2020 - 30/11/2024
Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board
Responsibilities: Curriculum
Ms Jen Bellas - Governor
Term of office: 20/03/2023 - 20/03/2027
Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board
Catherine Thorpe - Parent Governor
Term of office: 30/06/2022 - 30/06/2026
Appointed By: Elected by School Parents
Responsibilities: Pupil Premium - Allerton Bywater Primary School
Lucy Thow - Parent Governor
Term of office: 01/07/2022 - 01/07/2026
Appointed By: Elected by Parents
Responsibilities: SEND - Kippax Ash Tree Primary School
Historic Governors
Shane Hicks - 30 June 2022 - 31 August 2024
Mr Luke Robins-Ross - 10 July 2023 - 31 August 2024
Ann-Marie Spry - 01 April 2016- 31 August 2024
Mr Ken Morton - 20 March 2023 - 19/03/2027
Gareth Wright - 28 January 2020 - 27 January 2024
To contact our Governors care of the school:
Email: abpsoffice@brigshawtrust.com and mark for their attention
Telephone: 01977 522 620
Address: Allerton Bywater Primary School, Leeds Road, Allerton Bywater, Castleford WF10 2DR
All Governors (except the Headteacher and Head of School) are elected for a period of 4 years. They meet at least 4 times per academic year to receive reports on the management of the school, curriculum development, premises, health and safety and staffing issues. They are also responsible for ensuring the school is improving in line with the priorities in the School Development Plan.
Through the Local School Committee, there are links with the Board of Directors of the Brigshaw Learning Partnership.
Meetings 2024-25
Local School Committee Meetings
- Tuesday 22nd October 2024
- Tuesday 1st April 2025
- Tuesday 15th July 2025
Challenge Days
- Wednesday 26th February 2025
- Wednesday 21st May 2025
The Brigshaw Learning Partnership
Executive team, Trustees and Members
To visit our 'Meet the team' page click here.
Useful Links and Documents
Our Safeguarding Team
Mrs Lisa Allanson
Learning Support Mentor
Mr Joshua Asquith
Deputy Headteacher/BLP Director of Curriculum
Mrs Petra Pashley
Thrive Practitioner
Mrs Sarah Scotland
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Thomas
Assistant Headteacher
Miss Ruth Thomas
Assistant Headteacher
Results Summer 2023
Allerton Bywater Primary
National comparison
Greater Depth Standard:
96%
47%
72%
28%
Greater Depth Standard:
88%
55%
74%
28%
Greater Depth Standard:
76%
18%
69%
13%
Greater Depth Standard:
88%
43%
71%
23%
92%
79%
Greater Depth Standard:
96%
47%
59%
7%
Greater Depth Standard:
81%
24%
67%
18%
Greater Depth Standard:
62%
9%
58%
8%
Greater Depth Standard:
79%
17%
68%
15%
Greater Depth Standard:
60%
5%
53%
6%
